Activision Stands by N64 at E3

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The publisher to unveil everything from a sequel to Nightmare Creatures to Toy Story 2 at E3.

By IGN Staff

Activision announced a portion of its Electronics Entertainment Expo software lineup this afternoon and confirmed planned sequels to a number of franchises for Nintendo 64. Titles scheduled to be shown in one form or another for the 64-bit console include Nightmare Creatures 2 from French developer Kalisto, A Bug's Life courtesy of Disney Interactive, Space Invaders from Z-Axis, Marvel's X-Men by Syrox, Vigilante 8: Second Offense by Luxoflux Corp. and Toy Story 2, based around the computer animated film of the same name.

Expect full previews of the above games (and any future announced titles from the company) in the coming weeks. In the meantime, however, we've provided you with a brief description of each to go alongside a handful of screen-shots we've unearthed.

Nightmare Creatures 2

The sequel to Nightmare Creatures is coming to Nintendo 64 this fall from developer Kalisto Entertainment. The title sets players down 100 years after they last left off -- on the trail of the demonic scientist Adam Crowley. There are now three characters to choose from, including an English secret agent named Rachelle Donnerty, an exorcist priest named Charles Havensmith or an occult specialist named Herbert Wallace. Nightmare Creatures 2 feature 18 levels and more than 30 horrifying monsters to do battle with.

A Bug's Life

This Disney Interactive-designed 3D platformer of sorts originally debuted for the Sony PlayStation and is essentially a port of the title to the Nintendo 64. The game stars the Flik, a clumsy but lovable ant who must save his village from a group of evil grasshoppers. The game features 15 dynamic levels and a fun cast of cute, well-designed 3D polygonal models.

Space Invaders

Developed by Z-Axis (Fox Sports College Hoops), Space Invaders for Nintendo 64 is a quasi-3D shooter based on the classic franchise of the same name. Players fend off enemy tacks inside a land-based tank through 10 immersive worlds with varying terrain and backgrounds. The game arrives this fall for the console.

Marvel's X-Men

This polygonal 3D fighter, developed by Syrox, features all of your favorite characters from the X-Men and pits them in a brawl-for-all battle scenario. The title employs soft-skinning techniques for beautiful, seamless looking 3D models that come literally come to life with realistic movements. Look for this fighter to arrive early 2000.

Vigilante 8: Second Offense

The sequel to Vigilante 8 for Nintendo 64 promises more vehicles, more weapons and more levels to use them in. The title, developed by Luxoflux Corp (which created the original), runs in 640x480 high-resolution mode and expands upon the muscle car motif. Additionally, the title's already fun multiplayer mode will see enhancements in the vein of more options and hidden goodies. Look for the title to arrive later this year.

Toy Story II

Toy Story 2, developed by Disney Interactive, is a 3D platformer very similar to A Bug's Life that sees players take control of the resourceful Buzz Lightyear, who must save Woody from an overzealous collector. Look for the title to arrive this holiday season.